Illinois CNA case studies
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The Illinois Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) credential is the state recognition that allows a nurse aide to work in long-term care and other regulated health care settings in Illinois. Candidates typically complete an approved nurse aide training program first, then sit for a competency examination; the Illinois Department of Public Health oversees the certification process and maintains the Health Care Worker Registry, where a worker's certification status can be looked up. The Illinois CNA case studies are 5 cases and about 2,709 words.
1Fall with a Head Strike in a Resident on an Anticoagulant
Alvarez, 78, takes apixaban twice daily for atrial fibrillation and uses a walker. you hear a thud and find him sitting on the floor beside his bed, which is in the low position with the brake set.
564 words, about 3 min2Presumed C. difficile, a Shared Bathroom, and One BP Cuff
Okafor has had six loose stools since midnight and her stool sample is still pending; the charge nurse says, 'Treat it like C. diff until we know.' She is in a semi-private room and shares a bathroom with her roommate, who uses a walker and has an indwelling catheter.
556 words, about 3 min3Morning Shower Refused by a Resident With Dementia
Lindqvist, 84, has moderate Alzheimer's disease. you are assigned to give her a shower before breakfast because the shower room is only free then.
526 words, about 3 min4Financial POA Asking for Health Information, and a Treatment Refusal
Brennan, 70, is alert and oriented. He has told you that he does not want his medical information shared with his adult son, who holds his durable power of attorney for finances only.
527 words, about 3 min5Twelve Minutes Before Therapy With a Post-Stroke Resident
Doyle, 66, had a left-hemisphere stroke three weeks ago. He has right-sided weakness, mild aphasia, and neglect of his right side.
536 words, about 3 min